Create Your Own Coconut Oil Beauty Products – 2nd Edition
When you think about the health benefits of coconut oil, we’re going to guess that the last thing that comes to mind is rubbing the edible plant grease all over your face. Or your arms. Or your hair. But a growing body of research, countless experts, and an army of natural-beauty devotees swear by the stuff for just about everything. … Continue reading
Create Your Own Coconut Oil Beauty Products – First Edition
Finding a good beauty product is like making a new friend. But finding a product that can help with practically every beauty issue out there is like finding the holy grail. Coconut oil, which is all-natural and available at just about every grocery store within a two-mile radius of wherever you are right now, is that holy grail. Here are some … Continue reading
Tomato, Chickpea and Coconut Soup
Its the tomato season and my small tomato garden is filled with tomatoes. With all the main ingredients readily found in my kitchen I felt like today is an ideal day for a tomato soup. Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil (of course I use Hearty Naturals coconut oil :)) 1 small yellow onion (or half of a large one), chopped … Continue reading
A Review of Healthy Food Snacks
Fresh carrot sticks, celery, broccoli, radishes, cucumbers, just about any vegetable or fruit that you can think of, are the most healthy food choices that you and your children can have. Cut them in finger food sizes and arrange on a platter in an eye pleasing way, or just grab some out of the fridge. You should be careful not … Continue reading
DIY Summer Care with Coconut Oil
Oh how I have been waiting for the warm summer days after the rough winter this year 🙂 Here are few tips on how to use coconut oil when you out having some Summer Fun !!! Pre-sun care: Rub a small amount of coconut oil on exposed skin before heading out in the sun. Coconut oil has a natural SPF … Continue reading
DIY Sunburn Relief Cream Recipe
Summer is upon us and I for one is looking forward to those long naps on the beach :-). It sure is easy to stay out in the summer sun just a little too long and… whoops! Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil 15 drops lavender essential oil 15 drops Valor essential oil blend Directions: 1. Stir essential oils into the … Continue reading
Detox Clay Mask
When you’re ready to pamper your skin, don’t head to the department store–head to your kitchen! I absolutely love homemade facial masks. They’re the natural way to pamper your skin, refine pores, smooth wrinkles, and rejuvenate your skin–without the chemicals (or the pricetag!) of your typical department store products. Here is one of my favorite recipes: 2 Tablespoons Bentonite Clay 1 … Continue reading
Sunday Special Coffee Cake (Grain Free + Dairy Free)
I am excited to share this delicious coffee cake recipe from the book,Indulge: 70 Grain Free Desserts by Carol Lovett of Ditch The Wheat! I’ve tested several coffee cake recipes using coconut flour with no success. When I saw this recipe in Carols book I knew I had to try it. This recipe hit the spot! We particularly loved the coconut sugar topping … Continue reading
The Natural Effect
Shocking truth about what is allowed in “Natural” food. Only the USDA Organic Seal guarantees your food contains no Genetically Modified Organisms, no toxic pesticides, and no growth hormones or antibiotics. Share the truth with your friends!
Simple Side Dish: Zucchini, Squash, and Onions
We’re all busy, but we know the importance of eating healthy, real food, so even if it take a little longer, most of the time (we’re not perfect!) we go out of our way to fix wholesome meals. This is a super fast side dish that only take a few minutes to prepare and is a great way to get … Continue reading
